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What are the 10 largest metropolitan areas in the world?

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According to 2026 population estimates, the 10 largest metropolitan areas in the world are: Guangzhou, China; Shanghai, China; Tokyo, Japan; Delhi, India; Jakarta, Indonesia; Mumbai, India; Manila, Philippines; Mexico City, Mexico; Seoul, South Korea; and Dhaka, Bangladesh. These 10 cities have a combined population of over 353 million, representing over 4.4 percent of the global population.